Description
Delightful vegan strawberry cream danish offers a plant-based twist on classic Danish pastry. Flaky layers and creamy strawberry filling create a sweet indulgence perfect for morning breakfast or elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 sheets puff pastry (JusRol Vegan + Gluten-free Puff Pastry)
- 130 g (4.6 oz) dairy-free cream cheese
- Fresh strawberries
- 15 g (0.5 oz) gluten-free/plain flour
- 15 g (0.5 oz) caster sugar
- 4 tbsps dairy-free milk
- Extra caster sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Line two large baking trays with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 180°C (fan).
- Pastry Handling: Unroll puff pastry sheet on its original backing paper, smoothing out wrinkles with a rolling pin and lightly dusting with flour if needed.
- Pastry Shaping: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create delicate bases on prepared trays, then press a smaller heart-shaped cutter gently in the center without cutting through completely.
- Filling Creation: Whisk dairy-free cream cheese, flour, and caster sugar until smooth, then pipe or spoon the mixture into the pastry centers, creating a luxurious base for the danish.
- Fruit Arrangement: Wash and slice fresh strawberries, artfully placing them atop the cream cheese filling.
- Pre-Baking Finish: Brush pastry edges with dairy-free milk and sprinkle sugar to encourage golden browning.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until pastry turns golden and flaky, then remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Final Presentation: Dust the danish with a delicate veil of icing sugar before serving, creating an elegant and enticing dessert.
Notes
- Pastry Perfection: Work quickly with cold puff pastry to maintain its flaky texture and prevent sticking.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Use a sharp cookie cutter and press gently to create clean heart-shaped bases without tearing the delicate pastry.
- Cream Consistency Matters: Whisk cream cheese mixture thoroughly to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that holds its shape during baking.
- Golden Brown Secret: Brush edges with dairy-free milk and sprinkle sugar to create a beautiful, caramelized finish that adds both color and subtle sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg